The Saudi Food Show, the Kingdom’s biggest food and beverage event, returns for its third edition from May 12 to 14, 2025. Under the patronage of His Excellency Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, the Saudi Food Show will bring together global leaders, innovators, and industry professionals in Saudi Arabia’s food sector.
The Largest F&B Platform in the Kingdom
The Saudi Food Show, known as the top platform for food and beverage sourcing, will expand across six halls. Over 1,300 global brands will display their products and services. It’s a unique chance for buyers, suppliers, and distributors from all over the world to connect, form partnerships, and discuss the latest trends in the food and beverage industry.
This year’s edition reflects Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its growing goal to be a global leader in culinary innovation and trade. As the food sector grows, the Saudi Food Show plays a key role in supporting economic growth and sustainability in line with Vision 2030
A Global Event with Growing Participation
The Saudi Food Show is back for its third edition and is more international than ever. This year, new countries like Spain, Morocco, Kuwait, Vietnam, Tunisia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, and Russia are joining in. With more countries taking part, the event is becoming a critical platform for connecting food manufacturers, distributors, and service providers worldwide.
Big brands like Al Durra, Almarai, Al Munajem, BRF, Lactalis, NADEC, Nestlé, Savola, and more will showcase their latest products. Top food industry leaders, including Robert Helou, CEO of Nestlé Central Arabia, say they’re proud to support the growth of Saudi Arabia’s food sector by joining the event.
Strategic Partnerships to Drive Innovation
The Saudi Food Show 2025 is organized by KAOUN International and dmg events, in partnership with MODON (Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones). Eng. Ali Alomeir, Executive Vice President for Strategy and Corporate Excellence at MODON, said the Kingdom’s food and beverage sector is growing quickly, driven by Vision 2030 and major changes in the industry. MODON is developing 39 industrial cities across Saudi Arabia, offering advanced infrastructure and smart logistics services. These cities support the full food supply chain, from production to distribution, and help attract both local and global investors.
MODON sees the Saudi Food Show as more than just a trade event—it’s a key space for global connections, new ideas, and partnerships that support food security and a strong economy.
Thought-Leadership and Ministerial Panels
The event will feature a series of thought-leadership sessions, including a high-level ministerial panel on the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s F&B industry. Topics will cover investment, sustainability, and the food sector’s role in the country’s future plans and the goal is to share ideas and drive growth and innovation.
Notable speakers include Abdullah Albader, CEO of Almarai, and Abdulla Aujan, Executive Chairman of Aujan Group, along with global experts who will share their insights on the latest trends and opportunities for foreign businesses in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, visitors will have the chance to attend workshops on retail success stories, marketing strategies for start-ups, and much more.
Showcasing Culinary Excellence
Aside from business and industry talks, the Saudi Food Show 2025 will also highlight culinary talent. The popular “Top Table Saudi” feature will return, bringing live cooking sessions and masterclasses from well-known chefs. Visitors can also look forward to learning from Michelin-starred Moroccan chef Fayçal Bettioui, Top Chef Middle East winner Ali Ghzawi, and TV chef and cookbook author Deema Hajjawi, among others.
These live sessions will feature creative cooking methods as well as classic dishes that reflect the rich and growing food culture in Saudi Arabia.
A Thriving Platform for Food Innovation
Thanks to its rapid growth and rising influence, the Saudi Food Show 2025 is set to remain a key driver of Saudi Arabia’s food industry. It brings businesses together, encourages new ideas, and supports the Kingdom’s plans to grow and diversify its economy—further strengthening its place on the global food and beverage scene.
The Saudi Food Show 2025 is a valuable event for food professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs to meet, learn, and discover new business opportunities, and attendees will definitely gain some valuable insights from the event.
Additional Information:
- Dates: 12 to 14 May 2025
- Location: Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre
- Timings: 2pm – 10pm daily
- Tickets: Visitors can purchase a 3-day pass for SAR 150 at thesaudifoodshow.com.
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